BBQ Buyer's Guide to Reverse Flow Offset Smokers

[@KevinsNorthernExposure]

I had a lang for about 6 years.... a 36 stretch. I had zero complaints on construction quality....cooked great food...and that's really what it is all about in the end....not the cost/sq in. That is why 5 years later, that I decided to buy a Lang 60 Deluxe....expensive? You bet....but I found a smoker that cooks great food, built like a tank, that I don't need a steep learning curve to operate, so I'm sticking with it. It will be my life cooker....I'll have it until I'm dead.

[@805BBQJUNKIE]

I live in California and I've been looking at KAT for a while but the info you gave about them I'm definitely going to buy one soon thks bro

[@1882dmac]

I'm in the same boat you are in. In California and trying to decide. Shipping cost an arm and leg.

[@805BBQJUNKIE]

@@1882dmac lol arm and a leg very true I was thinking about just driving up there a just make a road trip out of

[@michaelcoughlin8238]

Great video. Thanks for all of the work. I was starting to think about doing something similar but it's hard to search for just reverse flow. Some sites act like they have them and don't. Some articles advertise they are reviews of reverse flow but include straight flow. I'll admit I am prejudice towards the SF. I was happt to hear the patio models are faster delivery than the current 3y wait on custom. I'll have to look into that. My COS will barely make the rest of the summer.

[@chadjohnson445]

TMG pits seems to be a pretty good choice, I have looked at many smokers, but i keep ending up back with them

[@SmokeMasterD]

There are a lot of die hard Shirley fans out there, and Shirley is good, but TMG is good too, and depending on what you want, maybe better sometimes too.

[@Mr_D555]

Having owned a Lang 36 Patio w/ warmer box (regret selling) and now back in the market for another reverse flow smoker the Shirley IMO is the best value for build quality. Bonus item is they are 2 hrs from me.

[@kenwarger7431]

What are you thoughts on the Shirley reverse flow smoker (Cabinet type/hybrid...not sure how to describe..but think you get it)

[@Mr_D555]

@@kenwarger7431 I think they are just as good if not better than the Lang 36 I use to own. I still don't have a Shirley, yet.

[@rosskanter793]

Some of the reverse flows have doors that open out VS. Up… this is why their shelf is lower which allows you to open the door while still having pans, etc. on the shelf.

[@SmokeMasterD]

I never thought of that. Thank you!

[@michaelcoughlin8238]

and some designs take into account needing to avoid a pan that might be on the shelf.

[@805BBQJUNKIE]

Maybe you can do a video on electric hot boxes warmer cabinets etc.... thks

[@khkx450]

Awesome analysis man

[@SmokeMasterD]

Thanks man

[@robertneill5511]

Great video... Thanks.

[@timothysvendsen5368]

What about the M1 from Mgrills ? Or did I miss it your many very informative videos. It’s pricey but does a whole lot. Thanks.

[@SmokeMasterD]

I may have to look into it. Thanks

[@1882dmac]

The only downside with the TMG is they are 30 weeks out. That is a long time to wait.

[@quetimporta213]

I kmow I'm late but I'm trying to figure this heat from the baffle out. Have you tried putting a ceramic plate on the baffle? Like a ceramic plate from a kamado

[@SmokeMasterD]

I'm not sure how well that would help unless there was an air gap between the two. This would also work with just a second steel plate.

[@quetimporta213]

@@SmokeMasterD valid point but I mean it's easy to elevate that plate. I just wonder if it would mitigate that radiant heat from underneath